Terry Gordy

Known as: Terry Gordy, The Executioner, Terry Mecca
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On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Terry Gordy, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Terry Ray Gordy was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on April 23, 1961.

He died on July 16, 2001 at the age of 40.

Terry Gordy has won a total of 2 championships in major promotions during his career.

Terry Gordy was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2016 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2015 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of The Fabulous Freebirds).

Terry Gordy Profile Index

Profile Info

  • GenderMale
  • Real NameTerry Ray Gordy
  • Ring Names
    • Terry Gordy (January 13, 1997 - February 4, 2001)
    • The Executioner (September 24, 1996 - January 12, 1997)
    • Terry Gordy (September 17, 1977 - September 23, 1996)
    • Terry Mecca (July 1, 1974 - September 16, 1977)
  • Born April 23, 1961
  • Died July 16, 2001 (aged 40)
  • NationalityNationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth PlaceChattanooga, Tennessee
  • Billed From
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee (January 1, 1995 - February 4, 2001)
    • Badstreet U.S.A. (December 30, 1978 - September 3, 1994)
    • Chattanooga, Tennessee (July 1, 1974 - December 29, 1978)
  • Height 6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
  • Weight
    • 298 lbs (135 kg)
  • NicknamesBam Bam; Nintendo Gyorai; Original Powerbomb

Career History

  • Roles

    • Wrestler (July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)

  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    PromotionWrestle Association-RWARAugust 31, 1998November 1, 1998
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFSeptember 24, 1996January 12, 1997
    PromotionExtreme Championship WrestlingECWJune 22, 1996October 26, 1996
    PromotionSmoky Mountain WrestlingSMWJune 12, 1995November 23, 1995
    PromotionAll Japan Pro WrestlingAJPWBrand Heavyweight August 25, 1983July 28, 1994
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCWMay 11, 1992September 21, 1992
    PromotionWorld Championship WrestlingWCW, National Wrestling AllianceNWAMay 9, 1989August 6, 1989
    PromotionContinental Wrestling FederationCWF TNOctober 3, 1988February 17, 1989
    PromotionWorld Class Championship WrestlingWCCWOctober 25, 1982October 15, 1988
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWAApril 10, 1987August 19, 1987
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPMay 17, 1987August 19, 1987
    PromotionUniversal Wrestling FederationUWFMay 10, 1986August 18, 1987
    PromotionAmerican Wrestling AssociationAWAApril 7, 1985January 10, 1986
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Continental Wrestling AssociationCWAAugust 5, 1985September 30, 1985
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWJanuary 6, 1985June 25, 1985
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWA, Championship Wrestling from FloridaCWFJanuary 13, 1985April 17, 1985
    PromotionWorld Wrestling FederationWWFAugust 4, 1984September 30, 1984
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWAugust 2, 1982May 15, 1983
    PromotionNational Wrestling AllianceNWADecember 30, 1978October 8, 1982
    PromotionGeorgia Championship WrestlingGCWSeptember 27, 1980October 8, 1982
    PromotionSoutheastern Championship WrestlingSECWFebruary 8, 1982June 7, 1982
    PromotionJim Crockett PromotionsJCPNovember 15, 1981January 31, 1982
    PromotionMid-South WrestlingMSWNovember 24, 1979May 1, 1981
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWAJuly 14, 1979November 8, 1979
    PromotionNWA Mid-AmericaMID AMERICADecember 20, 1978July 21, 1979
    PromotionContinental Wrestling AssociationCWASeptember 19, 1977November 28, 1977

  • Images History

    Jan 1997
    Jan 1997
    Oct 1996
    Oct 1996
    Jul 1992
    Jul 1992
    May 1986
    May 1986
    Jan 1977
    Jan 1977

  • Face / Heel Turns

    AlignmentDetailsfromto
    TweenerJanuary 13, 1997February 4, 2001
    HeelOctober 20, 1996January 12, 1997
    TweenerJune 22, 1996October 19, 1996
    HeelJuly 6, 1995June 21, 1996
    TweenerMay 9, 1989July 5, 1995
    HeelMay 8, 1988May 8, 1989
    TweenerJune 12, 1982May 7, 1988
    HeelJuly 25, 1981June 11, 1982
    TweenerJuly 1, 1974July 24, 1981

  • Finishers

    • Powerbomb (July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)
    • High-angle Belly-to-back Suplex (July 1, 1974 - February 4, 2001)

  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - Single (September 4, 1994 - February 4, 2001)
    • Theme Song"Badstreet USA" by Michael Hayes & The Backstreet Band - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (April 7, 1985 - September 3, 1994)
    • Theme Song“Decibel” by WCW Theme Library - Single (May 11, 1992 - September 21, 1992)
    • Theme Song“Free Bird” by Lynyrd Skynyrd - with The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (June 12, 1982 - April 6, 1985)
    • Theme Song“Georgia on My Mind” by Willie Nelson - wit The Fabulous Freebirds - Team (December 30, 1978 - July 25, 1981)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Career Awards

  • World Championship Wrestling & National Wrestling Alliance

    Misc. Championships

  • All Japan Pro Wrestling

    • 2 Triple Crown Heavyweight Championship
    • 7 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Stan Hansen, 5 with Steve Williams)

    Georgia Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)
    • 4 NWA National Tag Team Championship (3 with Michael Hayes, 1 with Jimmy Snuka)

    Global Wrestling Federation

    • 1 GWF Tag Team Championship (with Jimmy Garvin)

    Mid-South Wrestling Association / Universal Wrestling Federation

    • 1 Mid-South Louisiana Championship
    • 1 Mid-South Mississippi Heavyweight Championship
    • 2 Mid-South Tag Team Championship (1 with Michael Hayes, 1 with Buddy Roberts)
    • 1 UWF Heavyweight Championship

    NWA Mid-America

    • 2 NWA Mid-America Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)

    Southeastern Championship Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Alabama Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA Southeastern Heavyweight Championship (Northern Division)

    Smoky Mountain Wrestling

    • 1 SMW Heavyweight Championship

    World Class Championship Wrestling / World Class Wrestling Association

    • 1 NWA American Heavyweight Championship
    • 1 NWA American Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes)
    • 1 NWA Brass Knuckles Championship (Texas version)
    • 6 NWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (Texas version) (5 with Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, 1 with Iceman Parsons & Buddy Roberts)
    • 1 WCWA World Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts)

  • Other Accomplishments

    • Texas Wrestling Hall of Fame induction (class of 2014)
    • AJPW World's Strongest Tag Determination League Winner (1988 - with Stan Hansen; 1990, 1991 - with Steve Williams)
    • AJPW World’s Strongest Tag Determination League Fighting Spirit Award (1989 - with Bill Irwin)
    • NWA World Tag Team Championship Tournament (1992)
    • UWF Heavyweight Championship Tournament
    • PWI Most Improved Wrestler of the Year (1986)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1981 - with Michael Hayes)
    • PWI Tag Team of the Year (1992 - with Steve Williams)
    • 3° in the PWI Years 100 Tag Teams (2003 - with Michael Hayes)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2005 - as a member of the Fabulous Freebirds)
    • WON Best Brawler (1996)
    • WON Match of the Year (1984 - with Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs. The Von Erichs (Kerry, Kevin & Mike) in an Anything Goes match on 01/04)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1980 - with Buddy Roberts; 1981 - with Jimmy Snuka; 1992 - with Steve Williams)
    • WON Best Three-Man Team (1983 - with Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes)

Teams & Relations

Games Appearances (2)

Terry Gordy
Wrestle Kingdom 2
Terry Gordy
Virtual Pro Wrestling 2

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